On the relationship between peer isolation and offending specialization: the role of peers in promoting versatile offending

Despite the salient role many criminologists accord peers as a source of influence in the frequency and character of offending, little is known about the role peers play in promoting offending versatility. The current study contributes to this understanding by testing the hypothesis that individuals...

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Main Author: Thomas, Kyle J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2016
In: Crime & delinquency
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